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AGN To Launch Mobile App For Nollywood Modernization
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced plans to launch a mobile application as part of a broader strategy to modernise operations, enhance digital access for members, and strengthen global connections across the Nigerian film industry.
AGN President, Emeka Rollas, made the announcement in a statement released on Thursday in Lagos.
The mobile app will be officially unveiled on June 28 during the inauguration of the guild’s new national secretariat.
According to Rollas, the launch is part of a broader digital transformation strategy.
“This is not just about an app or an office; it’s about building a future-ready AGN,” he said.
He explained that the initiative is aimed at giving members better access to the guild’s services and at opening new channels of engagement with the public.
“We are giving our members digital access and recognition, while opening our doors to the world through innovation, accountability and collaboration,” he added.
Strengthening industry engagement
The AGN President noted that the mobile application represents a bridge between the industry and its audience.
“The AGN mobile app reflects our desire to not just reform our operations internally but also to build a stronger connection between the industry and the people who love Nollywood,” Rollas stated.
“It’s our digital handshake to the world.”
App features and benefits
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the AGN mobile app is designed to transform how Nigerian actors engage with the guild, manage their professional profiles, and interact with fans.
The app will provide:
- A secure platform for fans to engage with Nollywood stars
- Access to news, auditions, events, training, and opportunities
- Behind-the-scenes content, red carpet coverage, and digital meet-and-greets
What you should know
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is the umbrella organization representing professional screen actors in Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood. Established in 1998, the AGN aims to protect the interests and welfare of its members, promote professional standards, and regulate the affairs of actors both within Nigeria and abroad.
Headquartered at the National Theatre in Lagos, the guild is led by President Emeka Rollas, who has served since August 22, 2017. Under his leadership, the AGN has expanded its reach, boasting over 2 million registered members across 36 states, making it the largest actors’ association in Africa.
The AGN is introducing a licensing system for actors in Nigeria to create a structured and regulated industry. This reform is to address longstanding issues such as poor compensation and the lack of industry protections.
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Daily Voice reports that the Convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), Pelumi Olajengbesi, announced the singer’s death in a post via his Instagram page on Wednesday.
While praying for God’s mercy upon Toluwanisings, Olajengbesi expressed concern over the death of young Nigerians.
The family of the deceased also confirmed the demise in a statement via the singer’s Instagram page after confusion trailed the death.
In a post shared on his Instagram handle, Oloketuyi said Toluwanisings slumped on the stairs and was rushed from one hospital to another.
According to him, Toluwanisings was rejected in two hospitals before the third medical facility, which accepted him, confirmed the singer dead.
While describing the death as too painful, Oloketuyi wrote, “How Toluwasings died. DEATH SHAME ON YOU: You slumped on the stairs, and they began rushing you from one hospital to another. The first hospital rejected you, the second hospital rejected you, and by the time you got to the third hospital, they said you were gone.
“This is too painful to believe. A gospel musician whose voice once blessed souls, gone just like that?
“Death, why are you so cruel?
“Rest in peace, Toluwanisings. Your voice may be silent here on earth, but the songs you left behind will continue to speak.”
Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has announced a 20-city world tour to support her third studio album, Starrgirl.
The Starrgirl World Tour is scheduled to begin in Europe in January 2027, with stops across Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America.
Ayra announced that the tour will open on January 20 at Live Music Hall in Cologne, Germany. It will then move through Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich and Brussels before closing the European leg in London on February 2 at Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The North American leg will commence on March 18 at House of Blues in Houston, Texas, with additional performances in Dallas, Atlanta, Silver Spring, Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver.
The tour will round off on April 14 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California.
Before the international dates, she is expected to perform in Africa in December 2026, though dates and venues for that leg are yet to be disclosed.
The announcement comes a day after her appearance at the National Football League International Game in London on Sunday, October 11, where she headlined the halftime show during the Philadelphia Eagles versus Jacksonville Jaguars match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The performance added to her growing list of international milestones, following the global success of her music and outings at major global events.
Starrgirl, released on August 14, 2026, through Mavin Records and Republic Records, features collaborations with British singer ZAYN, American singer Leon Thomas and Nigerian singer Wizkid. NigerianCulture Magazine
The album includes Heaven Baby with ZAYN, which reached number two on the Official Afrobeats Chart, according to the Official Charts Company.
Starr, known for breakout hits like Rush, Bloody Samaritan and Commas, has continued to expand her reach beyond Africa through streaming, international shows and cross-border collaborations.
According to her Instagram Story post, tickets for the European and UK dates will be available through artist and Mastercard presales starting October 14, with general sales opening October 16 at 10 am local time via Live Nation.
Sharon Ademefun (née Adeleke), the sister of popular Nigerian singer Davido, has said she no longer spends excessively on expensive clothes.
She said some things are worth the cost, but others are hard to justify.
Daily Voice reports that Ademefun shared her reservations during an interview on The Fashion Round Table podcast.
“I don’t really believe in buying expensive clothes, me personally. I believe that there are some things that are worth it. When I’m hearing that a wedding guest dress is $10,000, a wedding guest dress, they’re all the same price now,” she said.
Sharon also opened up about her wedding expenses, revealing that her husband paid $2,000 for her wedding dress, while she covered the cost of dresses for her 13 bridesmaids and an additional four or five hostesses.
“I remember for my wedding, my husband paid $2,000 for my dress, and I paid for all my bridesmaids’ dresses. I had 13 bridesmaids, and I paid for the hostesses’ dresses too. That was an additional four or five people. Altogether, I spent less than $10,000 on everything. But that comes back to where I went. I just feel like there are certain things that I’m not willing to pay for anymore. So I don’t believe in overly expensive clothes. I’m turning 40 next year, and I’ve made an executive decision- unfortunately, I’m sorry to say this- that I will not be participating with any Nigerian designer directly,” she said.
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